12/06/2026
How does a surgical research idea grow from an initial brainstorming session into a published international standard?
In the latest episode of Inside Surgery (Season 7, Episode 4), host Dr Alice Tsai sits down with Dr Amila Cizmic and Dr Monica Ortenzi to discuss their 2023 paper published in Surgical Endoscopy. Together, they explore the development of their international Delphi consensus regarding surgical quality assessment in minimally invasive total gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
The conversation covers the entire journey of the project, highlighting how it evolved from a concept at the EAES Research Sandpit into a successful international collaboration. The guests reflect on the practical realities of surgical research, including expert selection, questionnaire design, methodology choices, and the future applications of their framework—including the expanding role of AI in surgery.
Read the full article and tune in to the episode to gain unique insights into the collaborative mechanics of modern surgical science.
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